August 26, 2018 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:00 a.m.

The Mission of Central United Church of Christ is to be a Christ-centered community of faithful disciples, who are called to GROW IN FAITH, and to SHARE GOD S LOVE as we REACH OUT to each other, to our community and to our world. All Hymns and Songs Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-726243 * indicates please stand, as you are able 2

PRELUDE Adagio Sonata in C Minor - Guilmant THE COMMUNITY GATHERS *PROCESSIONAL HYMN O Worship the King #10 *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! To you our hearts and souls sing for joy, O God. Happy are those who live in your house, O Lord of hosts. Happy are those whose strength is in you, O God. It is better to be a doorkeeper in your house than to live in the tents of wickedness. O Lord of hosts, happy are those who trust in you. *CHORAL INTROIT *THE GLORIA PATRI (sung in unison) Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. *GATHERING PRAYER (in unison) Loving God, in your care even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself; in your care, even the least of us finds life and spirit and blessing upon blessing. May we ever abide in your love! Amen. *PRAISE HYMN Jesus Shall Reign Where er the Sun #371 3

*PASSING THE PEACE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TO HEAR GOD S WORD CHILDREN S MESSAGE Rev. Dr. Judith Scott SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalm 84 Psalm 122:1 Ephesians 6:10-20 CHORAL RESPONSE CHOIR ANTHEM Sanctus - Schubert Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord. Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of hosts. Great is He and mighty, greatly to be prais'd. Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord. Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord. Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of hosts. Glory, honor, love, God of wondrous works. Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord. SERMON Rev. Dr. Judith Scott *THE APOSTLE S CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ his only begotten Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 4

Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; One holy and universal Christian Church; The Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body, And the Life everlasting. Amen. (Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer, 1662) TO RESPOND IN FAITH PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER (in unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE OFFERING 5

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING OFFERTORY Aria - Handel *THE DOXOLOGY (sung in unison) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *DEDICATION PRAYER (in unison) Holy God, in Christ you have chosen us to be your friends, and to know your will in the world. Therefore, we pray in Jesus name that these tithes and offerings spread your love near and far. Amen. AND GO FORTH IN LOVE *CLOSING HYMN O Grant Us Light #187 *BENEDICTION *CHORAL RESPONSE *POSTLUDE Allegro Sonata in C Minor - Guilmant Our WORSHIP is ended our SERVICE now begins. ******************* 6

THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES August 26 September 2 TODAY: Adult Sunday School 8:30am Coffee Hour 9:00am Worship 10:00am Children s Sunday School 10:15am Boys Baksetball/Open Gym 6:00pm MON: Brotherhood Fish Fry at California UCC 6:30pm TUES: Prime Time Club 11:30am Human Resource Ministry 1:00pm WED: Quilting 9:00am Young Youth Afterschool Activities 3:45pm Bell Choir 6:15pm Senior Choir 7:00pm FRI: Boys Baksetball/Open Gym 6:00pm NEXT SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School 8:30am Coffee Hour 9:00am Worship 10:00am Children s Sunday School 10:15am Boys Baksetball/Open Gym 6:00pm Attendance Last Sunday: 66 Altar flowers are in loving memory of Jonathan and Marcia Witt from Warren and Joni Witt and family. Bulletins are in memory of my husband Bob, sisters, brother-inlaw, and parents from Gladys Scrivner. 7

Please pray for our members, family and friends: Mabel Thompson, Elizabeth Klemme, Kathryn Waite, Audrey Hoelscher Bruemmer, Jacquie Howser, Gordon Green Pastoral Care Rev. Stoneburner has agreed to fill-in for emergency pastoral care. If you have a need for pastoral care, please call the church office at 635-1041, and they will be in contact with Rev. Stoneburner. Our thanks and appreciation to Rev. Dr. Judith Scott for leading us in worship and presenting the message this morning. The Parent Chapel is available during worship and at all times for parents/grandparents with babies and young toddlers. The chapel is located at the right front side of the sanctuary into the hallway. It s the first door on the right side of the hallway. Helpers are needed for Children s Sunday School! September is open two helpers are needed for each Sunday. We can also help you with preparation. If you would like to help with Sunday School or have questions about Faith Formation, please reach out to Amber Gonzales or Patti Schmutzler. There is also an email address: cuccfaith@gmail.com The Prime Time Club meets Tuesday, August 28 at 11:30 a.m. for their monthly meeting. Please bring a dish. Our speaker will be Jackie Barron from Capitol Region Medical Center. She will speak on arthritis and tell us about the joint replacement program. Please join us. The 12 th Annual Golf Tournament takes place Friday, September 7! That means auction items are needed. Look 8

around your house for items you can donate (NO furniture please!). Mark your calendar for the Friday night pork steak dinner and auction following the tournament. Lots of fun and great food. Warren Witt will be our auctioneer. Tickets are only $10.00! Brotherhood has raised over $100,000 in the past 11 years. All proceeds go to various groups. Thanks to many of you who have helped in this great cause let s keep it going! Attention ladies the women of Grace Evangelical Free Church have invited Central Church women to their one-day retreat, Cozy Mountain Lodge Retreat. It will be held September 15, from 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. They will serve breakfast and lunch and are asking for only a $5 donation to cover costs. Please contact Ruth Long by September 9 if you would like to attend or have any questions. The retreat takes place at Cedar City Lion s Club, 710 Sandstone, Jefferson City. The ladies of Second Christian Church are also coming make plans now to attend! Festival of Sharing will be holding Sharefests in 7 different locations this year instead of one big event at the Missouri State Fair Grounds as in the past. Our region will be held at Tipton United Methodist Church on September 22. At the Tipton Sharefest, people will have the opportunity to pack rice, pack hygiene kits, organize CSW kits, be part of a prayer team, or serve lunch. After packing projects are completed, we ll gather for lunch and worship. All activities start at 9:30 a.m. If anyone is interested in going, please contact one of the Mission and Outreach Ministry members (Susan Poettgen chair). We can carpool to Tipton for the workday. 9

Festival of Sharing featured kit up through mid-september: Missouri Family Food Boxes. Please place items in our box in the narthex. Donated items must be exactly as listed below: 3 different cans of vegetables 14.5 oz. 3 cans tuna 5 oz. 3 pkgs. macaroni & cheese 3 different cans of fruit 14.5 oz. 1 can pasta sauce 1 jar peanut butter 3 cans chicken 12.5 oz. 1 lb. pasta Oktoberfest German Dinner takes place Friday, September 28, prepared and served by Central UCC. Faye Rinaldi and Mary Ann Wippermann are in charge along with help from Freda Maness, our dessert lady; the Elenor Circle; and many other volunteers. The menu consists of roast beef, German potato salad, coleslaw, green beans, applesauce, bread, pie, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee, along with a children s menu of hot dogs, chips, and other sides. Serving time is from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the church gym. Cost is $12 per adult (all you can eat), and $5 per child under age 10. We need volunteers (men and women) to help with all aspects of the meal. A detailed volunteer sign-up sheet is included in the bulletin and should be turned in by September 9. You can place it in the offering plate on Sunday mornings, or turn it in to the church office. Contact Faye Rinaldi at 619-3339 and fayerinaldif@yahoo.com, or Mary Ann Wippermann at 636-3685 and mlwipper@embarqmail.com for more information. 10

OKTOBERFEST GERMAN DINNER VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET PLEASE TURN IN COMPLETED SIGN-UP SHEET BY SEPTEMBER 9 I can help with making the German potato salad on Thursday. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. I can help decorate tables on Thursday starting at 9 a.m. until completed. I can help with preparing the other food on Friday. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. I can help with cutting/packaging/replenishing the pies on Friday. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. I can work outside helping with valet parking and related things. 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. I can help at the ticket sales table. 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. I can help with serving the meal. 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (Page 1 of 2) 11

OKTOBERFEST GERMAN DINNER VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET (cont.) I can help with busing tables and trash removal. 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. I can help with clean-up starting at 6:30 p.m. until completed. I can bring pies. number of pies bringing No cream pies. Pumpkin and pecan pies must be purchased from a store bakery, not home made or baked from frozen (pursuant to the city s Regulations for Temporary Food Services). Bring your pies to the church gym on Friday between 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. ***Cash donations for purchasing pies will be accepted and can be given to Freda Maness, Mary Ann Wippermann, or Faye Rinaldi. NAME PHONE E-MAIL _ PLEASE TURN IN COMPLETED SIGN-UP SHEET BY SEPTEMBER 9 (Page 2 of 2) 12

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP Thank you for joining us in worship today. Your presence and participation are an important part of shaping this experience of worship for all of us. Know that whoever you are and wherever you are in your journey of life and of faith, you are welcome here! If you are a guest here today, we would love for you to become a regular part of what God is doing in and through this church community. If you have any questions about joining us in ministry, please contact the Pastor. Large Print Bulletins: Large print editions of the worship bulletin are available in the Narthex and by the elevator. Friendship Register: Please sign the Friendship Register (the blue book at the end of the pew) when it is passed around so that we have a record of your visit. Ministers... Every Member Director of Music... Dr. Patrick Clark Young Youth Director/Bell Choir Director... Rene Miserez Organist... Shirley Klein 118 W. Ashley Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 635-1041 E-mail: office@centralucc.com Website: www.centralucc.com 16